$15 Console Table and Bench Makeover

Every now and then you just come across a deal too good to pass up. This was one of those deals. I was looking on a local Facebook classifieds page (like I needed more projects!), and I came across an ad for these 2 beauties:

I say beauty somewhat lightly. They are actually both very nice pieces. Sure, they are outdated and a little banged up…but in all honesty, I wouldn’t have wanted them if they weren’t. And, for the best part- wait for it…they were just $15.00. FOR THE PAIR. {I did actually ask the seller if she really meant for the pair! Seemed too good to be true.} Well, obviously there was no passing them up, although they were 25 minutes away, and I really didn’t have the time to be going to get them! I told her I could get them the next day, if she was willing to hold them…and she said sure. I don’t like to hold stuff for people because, let’s face it- half the people are no shows…but I was glad she did for me 🙂

The next day rolled around and I was headed to get them! The seller sent me a text message telling me she wouldn’t be there, so she would leave them on the front porch and I could leave a check under her flower pot. This lady was so trusting of me! So…I did and the rest is soon to be history!

I let them sit in the garage for a while. I just couldn’t find the time to get to them. FINALLY, I decided to bring them in because they would be “quick projects.” I seriously have no idea when I will stop saying stuff like that. Everytime I think something will be easy, it is always the complete opposite. No different for this project! The bench…well, it was a breeze. {I give a complete tutorial on covering a bench in a previous post, so I won’t go into it in this one.} The table…another story.

What appears to be a very straight forward table turned out to be a boogar. It wasn’t the table’s fault…but MAN. First of all, I ran out of paint, of course. Story of my life. Then, I spray painted all of these pretty handles and lost a couple of the pieces in the process. I mean it, nowhere to be found. They aren’t pieces that I can replace…so, I had to throw them out. No use to me now! So, I went to Lowes and got new handles, and I thought…finally! I will get these on, take pictures and be DONE. Wrong answer. Handles did not fit. For some reason, the handles were made specifically for this piece (I guess), and all of the standard handles would not fit. My handy hubby drilled holes to make the ones I bought fit. Thank God. I was about ready to scream out in frustration. What should have been a 1 day project turned into a week!

But, alas….it is finished, and I am very happy with the way it turned out!

I had found the fabric at Hobby Lobby, and fell in LOVE. I love the bold colors and the paisley print, and I knew I wanted the table to reflect that same look. I has some Poppy colored Vintage Market & Design chalk paint already on hand, and it matched the fabric perfectly! For the aqua, I used Agave by Waverly {you can find at Wal-mart}. I already had this too…and it matched perfectly as well! Like I said, I had originally spray painted the original hardware white…but since that didn’t go as planned- I found these pretty handles at Lowes. I actually like the dark against that light aqua…so I am happy with it!

Don’t you love the fabric? Right up my alley!

I can truly say one thing…the more pieces I “re-fab”, the more I realize that nothing is ever as easy and or quick as it seems at the beginning! It definitely makes me appreciate a pretty, finished project that much more 🙂

This is beautiful – love the fabric and the colours you have used – I wish we had a great fabric store either in Ireland or Spain (at the moment I live between the two Countries – although in April next year will be here in Spain permanently ) so wish Hobby Lobby would come to Spain. Do you mind having a word with them to open a shop in Spain? lol

Thanks Brooke – I went onto Hobby Lobby’s website – they do ship internationally but not on the internet – you have to ring them up and then all depending on what you order there are very high shipping charges 🙁 That’s the trouble ordering stuff from the US – high shipping charges – not sure why they’re so high? Thanks anyway 🙂

Hey Donna! I am so glad to get your painting juices flowing! 🙂 🙂 you can find Vintage Market on their website (I have a link in my sidebar on the home page…and it will take you there! ) I am actually in the process of becoming a retailer for them, and when that comes into effect, I will be able to sell on my own site~so be on the lookout!
Thanks so much for the compliment on our home. I am proud of the work we have done, and I am happy to share it with everyone! I hope I can finally get all the other rooms completely done so that I can show them.
And thanks, I think he is a hunk too 😉 He will love your compliment on his tatoos.

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Hey y'all! I am Brooke, and I am SO glad you have dropped by! Re-fabbed is a site designed to bring you everything from decorating on a budget to fun and easy DIY projects, with a few deep thoughts in between. I love to share my journey through this crazy life!